the villain in an over-the-top wish-fulfillment novel

The Northern Kingdom, the City of Snow.

The Lu family's business cocktail party was held in the villa estate, filled with celebrities, dazzling lights, and a lively atmosphere.

In a corner, Lu Chengwen's body shuddered as he woke up.

Quickly absorbing the memories flooding his mind, Lu Chengwen felt so miserable he wished he could die.

This was the seventh time.

He had been delivering takeout when he got into a car accident, after which he was pulled into a system and transported into a web novel as the villain.

According to the system's instructions, as long as he could survive until the end without being killed by the protagonist, he would receive corresponding rewards to bring back to the real world.

On one hand, he had no choice, and on the other, his mother's illness couldn't wait any longer—he needed to earn money for her surgery. So, Lu Chengwen had no choice but to accept the challenge.

But in the previous six attempts, he had died each time more tragically than the last.

The protagonists in these web novels were just too overpowered!

Completely unreasonable in their overpoweredness.

They were all exceptionally talented, with unparalleled strength, mastering medicine, ancient martial arts, cultivation, gambling, X-ray vision... you name it, they could do it.

The most infuriating part was their insane luck!

No matter how much the villain struggled, they would always end up being slapped to death by the protagonist, who would then drop some ridiculously cool one-liner and walk off with a beautiful girl in his arms.

And all the beautiful women were his—yes, anyone with even a hint of charm would inevitably become part of his harem, no exceptions.

Lu Chengwen had once been killed just for talking a bit too much to one of Long Aotian's women.

Is there no justice?

Is there no law?

Lu Chengwen quickly turned and ran to the bathroom, starting to calculate.

He had already died at the hands of Xiao Yan, Ye Feng, Chu Feng, Ye Chen, Long Aotian, and Zhao Ritian.

This time, the novel was called "The War God's Roaming in the Capital: A Record of Beauties."

What a disgusting title!

And once again, the protagonist was that guy Long Aotian.

He was a war god from the borderlands, returning to consolidate all the forces in the Northern Kingdom. Currently, he was incognito, working as a security guard and getting close to Leng Qingqiu.

Today's plot was Chapter 9, where he would stand up to protect Leng Qingqiu during the announcement of her engagement to Lu Chengwen. Lu Chengwen would act arrogantly, only to have his leg broken by Long Aotian, after which he would disappear for a few chapters to recover.

Meanwhile, Long Aotian would win Leng Qingqiu's heart, and the two would become inseparable, shamelessly flaunting their relationship...

Lu Chengwen splashed water on his face, staring at his reflection in the mirror, gritting his teeth: "This time, I'm going to survive until the end and bring the system's rewards back to cure my mom!"

After calming down, Lu Chengwen, determined to play it safe and drag things out, walked out of the bathroom.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Leng Qingqiu standing at the door, waiting for him.

She was wearing an elegant evening gown, her beauty truly breathtaking, flawless, and unparalleled.

Her figure was curvaceous, and her expression was cold and aloof.

No doubt about it, she was the first female lead!

The eldest daughter of the Leng family.

The young CEO of Qianfeng Group.

The goddess he had been simping over for three years.

And the most important label: Long Aotian's woman!

Lu Chengwen forced a smile, but before he could speak, Leng Qingqiu said coldly, "Lu Chengwen, I will never marry you. Give up!"

Lu Chengwen laughed, thinking to himself:

[Sis, please spare me! Marry you? I still want to live a few more years!]

[Your figure is great, and your face is top-tier, but it's a shame you're a brainless female lead, easily manipulated by Long Aotian into becoming part of his harem.]

[Once Long Aotian gets Leng Qingqiu, he'll basically have the Leng family in his hands. What a pity for the Leng family's generations of wealth, all to be handed over to that guy Long.]

Lu Chengwen smiled and said, "I agree."

"You agree?"

Leng Qingqiu was shocked.

Something was off. Lu Chengwen hadn't moved, but how had he said so much?

She had only heard the words "I agree" come out of his mouth. What were those other sentences?

And he had been simping over her for three whole years!

During those three years, she had tried everything to get rid of him, but he just wouldn't let go, clinging to her like a leech.

When his reputation was ruined, he used his family's influence to get their parents involved, forcing her into this engagement today!

What was going on now?

Lu Chengwen smiled and said, "Qingqiu, I've thought it over. We're really not suited for each other. Let's just be ordinary friends from now on."

In his mind, he thought:

[Go ahead and join Long Aotian's harem! You and the other 999 women can all fawn over that guy, lick his boots, and shout about how amazing he is! Haha!]

[Right now, the top priority is to deal with this silly woman. She thinks she's invincible, but in reality, she's just a piece of meat on Long Aotian's chopping board, already 90% cooked—just waiting for me to make the final move.]

This time, Leng Qingqiu was sure—she could hear Lu Chengwen's thoughts!

What? Me licking someone's boots?

And serving a man alongside 999 other women?

Who does Lu Chengwen think I am? How could I ever demean myself like that?

What on earth is going on in that dog-brain of his?

Wait, Long Aotian? That security guard I hired a few days ago?

Me, Leng Qingqiu, being his simp?

Leng Qingqiu's expression grew increasingly furious as she stared at Lu Chengwen, wishing she could pounce on him and bite him to death.

Lu Chengwen was startled, thinking:

[What's wrong with this silly woman? I'm calling off the engagement, so why are you so angry?]

[But she's Long Aotian's woman, so I absolutely can't offend her. Luckily, female leads are all a bit dumb and easy to哄哄.]

He quickly smiled and said, "Let's go explain things to the elders. Come on, take your time..."

Leng Qingqiu strode toward the inner room, her chest heaving with anger.

Lu Chengwen!

You're something else!

Three years! Three whole years, you've been giving me gifts, constantly trying to please me...

Were all those years of flattery and simping just a lie?

Now you're calling me "silly woman" in your mind, saying I'm brainless, and acting like you can't wait to get as far away from me as possible...

What do you take me for?

I'm going to find out what you're really up to!

As Lu Chengwen walked behind her, he thought:

[Perfect, perfect. Those three years were a waste, but as long as I can break off this engagement with this silly woman, with my status as a villain, I can easily find ten or eight beautiful girls to keep me happy.]

[She likes being part of a harem—can't help it, some people are just born to be harem members.]

[I have to cut ties with this stupid woman completely, no room for any lingering attachments!]

Leng Qingqiu couldn't take it anymore. She suddenly stopped, turned around, and glared at Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen was startled but quickly smiled and said, "Are you worried I'm lying? I, Lu Chengwen, swear on my life that I won't cause any trouble! If I say I'm calling off the engagement, then I mean it."

"And from now on, I won't bother you at all. In fact, it'll be hard for you to even see me. We'll have no connection whatsoever, completely disappearing from each other's lives! Aren't you happy about that?"

Leng Qingqiu was fuming.

What? I used to be your goddess, and now I'm just garbage to you?

You're so annoyed by me that you can't wait to get rid of me?

This dog of a man! I'm so angry I could die!

At that moment, the door opened, and members of both the Leng and Lu families saw them standing at the entrance, facing off.

"Oh dear, why are you two arguing again?"

"Come on, come inside and talk. Don't just stand at the door!"

Lu Chengwen walked in and shook hands with Leng Qingqiu's parents. "Uncle, Auntie, hello."

Before the elders could speak, Lu Chengwen said, "Uncle, Auntie, Mom, Dad, Qingqiu and I have discussed it, and we've decided not to get engaged."

With a sincere expression, he continued:

"Qingqiu is strong, independent, intelligent, and brave. She deserves to find someone more suitable, someone who truly understands her. Most importantly, that person should be the one she truly loves from the bottom of her heart. We should support her and wish her well!"

Lu Chengwen put on a pained expression, pounding his chest: "Even though I like her, love her, and cherish her more than I love myself, true love is about letting go and成全!"

Lu Chengwen was even moved by his own performance, with the cliché song playing in his head as background music: "There's a kind of love called letting go, giving up eternity for love..."

Everyone froze.

Lu Hongguang didn't believe for a second that his son could be so reasonable.

I'm his father! I know exactly what kind of scoundrel he is!

This bastard must be up to something!

Lu Chengwen was very pleased with his acting skills!

[Poor Leng family. Generations of wealth will end up in Long Aotian's hands.]

[These wealthy family heads are really something—letting their daughters join someone's harem is one thing, but handing over billions in assets too? Totally brainless.]

Leng Qingqiu didn't know why she could suddenly hear Lu Chengwen's thoughts.

But it seemed Lu Chengwen knew something significant. If his predictions were true, then this plot was utterly ridiculous!

I'm going to join someone's harem? And it's the security guard I hired a few days ago?

I can't let Lu Chengwen off the hook. He's definitely up to no good!

Lu Chengwen continued his performance, passionately explaining that he was refusing the engagement because of his noble character and upright nature, genuinely wanting what was best for Leng Qingqiu and the Leng family.

Leng Qingqiu stood beside him, watching his act with a cold expression, her lungs nearly bursting with anger.

Everyone was stunned.

Lu Hongguang looked at Leng Qingqiu and asked, "Qingqiu, what do you think?"

Leng Qingqiu smiled slightly and dropped a bombshell:

"Uncle, Auntie, Mom, Dad, I agree to get engaged to Chengwen."

Lu Chengwen turned his head, his eyes widening to their maximum size!

He looked at Leng Qingqiu as if he'd seen a ghost.

Leng Qingqiu's expression was icy, even carrying a hint of a provocative sneer